Small Stem

[xxmimixx]

I need two small stems, the smallest the better!
Please let me know if you have one

Thanks
Mimi

 

[gary r]

for what size bars?

 

[xxmimixx]

for what size bars?

Good question
I bought two 49cm bikes for my sons and they need smaller stems to fit better. I can let you know. Do I just measure the width at the widest point?

 

[SquareDaff]

I have an 110mm for an oversize bar. Any good?

 

[xxmimixx]

I have an 110mm for an oversize bar. Any good?

not sure, what is the smallest size on the market?

 

[gary r]

its the meaurement where the stem clamps onto the bars thats important,
http://www.bikeman.com/bicycle-repair-tech-info/bikeman-tech-info/1637-handlebar-diameters

 

[SquareDaff]

not sure, what is the smallest size on the market?

I've seen them down to an 80mm - I currently use a 90mm.

 

[xxmimixx]

its the meaurement where the stem clamps onto the bars thats important,
http://www.bikeman.com/bicycle-repair-tech-info/bikeman-tech-info/1637-handlebar-diameters

so what colour area do I need to measure??

 

[SquareDaff]

so what colour area do I need to measure??

The diameter of the central part of the bars - measure around the outside of it then divide by Pi - should be 31.8mm on an oversize bar.

 

[xxmimixx]

the circumference is 80mm does it make sense?

 

[SquareDaff]

the circumference is 80mm does it make sense?

Yes - that'll make it a 26mm handlebar. My stem won't fit as it's for a 31.8mm (oversize) bar.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

the circumference is 80mm does it make sense?

25.4mm diameter. I have one but the reach might be too long - let me find a measure... not sure if it is 90mm or 100mm

Edit: the stem I have is 100mm long so that is probably too long (measured from centre of one clamp area to the centre of the other clamp area)

 

[xxmimixx]

thanks all Im glad it makes sense to you
blimey they are expensive !! This is the cheapest I can find, I hope is ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ZOOM-3D-Alloy-Short-Stem-25-4-X-50mm-189g-/130672919165?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6cb6827d

 

[SquareDaff]

thanks all Im glad it makes sense to you
blimey they are expensive !! This is the cheapest I can find, I hope is ok

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-ZOOM-3D-Alloy-Short-Stem-25-4-X-50mm-189g-/130672919165?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1e6cb6827d

That should do it. Do you really want it that short?

 

[xxmimixx]

That should do it. Do you really want it that short?

Yes is for my son first road bike. the 100mm is making him stretch too much